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I am a multi-format journalist with 8+ years of international experience covering Turkey and the region for the Associated Press and other global outlets. Specializing in breaking news, political reporting, economic coverage, and social issues with 150+ published text and video stories reaching millions of viewers worldwide. I am fluent in English and Turkish, with strong field reporting, video production, and photojournalism skills. Recent recipient of the Johannes Rau Fellowship 2024 from International Journalists’ Programmes (IJP).
I thrive in fast-paced, newsroom environments and enjoy developing compelling multimedia stories from field to publication, including text, video, and photography. I look forward to continuing to tell stories that inform, engage, and inspire audiences globally.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Work Experience
Freelance Reporter / Producer / Videojournalist at Associated Press
April 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025Produced hundreds of breaking news stories for one of the world's largest news agencies with global distribution across international networks. Covered major international events including the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes, Turkish general and local elections, and nationwide protests with real-time field reporting. Created multimedia content (text, video, photography) using AP's CMS for rapid story filing and distribution. Collaborated with AP's Istanbul bureau team on story planning and execution for international coverage reaching millions of viewers daily.
Freelance Reporter / Producer / Videojournalist at Freelance Production
December 1, 2017 - PresentFreelance contributor for international media including BBC, The Guardian, CNBC, Der Spiegel and the AP. Produced 50+ feature video stories with a combined reach of 15+ million views across digital platforms. Developed and pitched original Turkey-focused concepts and managed complete production workflow from pre-production through camera operation, post-production and delivery for global audiences.
Economy Correspondent / Producer at Demirören News Agency
December 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025Economy correspondent covering Turkish economic policy, market developments, and business news. Produced daily economic reports and analysis for television, digital, and print distribution to national audiences.
Production Intern at Bloomberg HT
June 1, 2017 - September 29, 2025Gained hands-on experience in financial television production and professional camera operation. Supported live broadcast production for Turkey's top financial news channel and learned professional broadcasting standards in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
Freelance Reporter / Producer / Videojournalist at Associated Press
April 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025Produced hundreds of breaking news stories for one of the world's largest news agencies with global distribution across international networks. Covered major international events including the 2023 Kahramanmaras earthquakes, Turkish general and local elections, and nationwide protests with real-time field reporting. Created multimedia content (text, video, photography) using AP's Pronto and AWS-based video CMS for rapid story filing and distribution. Collaborated with AP's Istanbul bureau team on story planning and execution for international coverage reaching millions of viewers daily.
Freelance Reporter / Producer / Videojournalist at Freelance Production (Independent multimedia journalism)
December 1, 2017 - PresentFreelance contributor for international media including BBC, The Guardian, CNBC, Der Spiegel and the AP. Produced 50+ feature video stories with a combined reach of 15+ million views across digital platforms. Developed and pitched original story concepts to international editors and producers for Turkey-focused content. Managed complete production workflow from pre-production through camera operating, post-production and delivery for global audiences.
Economy Correspondent / Producer at Demiroren News Agency
December 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025Served as the Economy Correspondent covering Turkish economic policy, market developments, and business news. Produced daily economic reports and analysis for television, digital, and print distribution to national audiences.
Production Intern at Bloomberg HT
June 1, 2017 - September 29, 2025Gained hands-on experience in financial television production and professional camera operation. Supported live broadcast production for Turkey's top financial news channel. Learned professional broadcasting standards and television journalism production in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
Freelance Reporter / Producer / Videojournalist at Associated Press
April 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025Produced hundreds of breaking news stories for one of the world's largest news agencies with global distribution across international networks. Covered major international events including the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes, Turkish general and local elections, and nationwide protests with real-time field reporting. Created multimedia content (text, video, photography) using AP's Pronto and AWS-based video CMS for rapid story filing and distribution. Collaborated with AP's Istanbul bureau team on story planning and execution for international coverage reaching millions of viewers daily.
Freelance Reporter / Producer / Videojournalist at Freelance Production (Independent multimedia journalism)
December 1, 2017 - PresentFreelance contributor for international media including BBC, The Guardian, CNBC, Der Spiegel and the AP. Produced 50+ feature video stories with a combined reach of 15+ million views across digital platforms. Developed and pitched original Turkey-focused story concepts to international editors and producers. Managed end-to-end production from pre-production through camera operation, post-production, and delivery for global audiences.
Economy Correspondent / Producer at Demirören News Agency
December 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025Served as the Economy Correspondent covering Turkish economic policy, market developments, and business news. Produced daily economic reports and analysis for television, digital, and print distribution to national audiences.
Production Intern at Bloomberg HT
June 1, 2017 - September 29, 2025Gained hands-on experience in financial television production and professional camera operation. Supported live broadcast production for Turkey's top financial news channel. Learned professional broadcasting standards and television journalism production in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
Freelance Reporter / Producer / Videojournalist at Associated Press
April 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025Produced hundreds of breaking news stories for AP with global distribution across international networks. Covered major events including the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquake, Turkish general and local elections, and nationwide protests with real-time field reporting. Created multimedia content using AP's CMS tools (Pronto, AWS-based video CMS) and collaborated with the Istanbul bureau on international coverage reaching millions of viewers daily.
Freelance Reporter / Producer / Videojournalist at Independent multimedia journalism
December 1, 2017 - PresentFreelance contributor for international media including BBC, The Guardian, CNBC, Der Spiegel and AP. Produced 50+ feature video stories with a combined reach of 15+ million views. Implemented original story concepts for Turkey-focused content and managed end-to-end production from pre-production through post-production and delivery.
Economy Correspondent / Producer at Demirören News Agency
December 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025Covered Turkish economic policy, market developments, and business news. Produced daily economic reports and analysis for television, digital, and print distribution to national audiences.
Production Intern at Bloomberg HT
June 1, 2017 - September 29, 2025Gained hands-on experience in financial television production and camera operation. Supported live broadcast production for Turkey's top financial news channel and learned professional broadcasting standards in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
Freelance Reporter / Producer / Videojournalist at Associated Press (AP)
April 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025Freelance text reporter, producer & videojournalist for AP's Istanbul bureau. Planned and produced video/text stories; covered top stories in Turkey, including the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes, general and local elections, breaking news, and feature reporting for international audiences.
Freelance Reporter / Producer / Videojournalist at Freelance Production (various clients
December 1, 2017 - PresentFreelancing for multiple outlets including AP, BBC, The Guardian and CNBC. Produced text and video packages with field reporting.
Economy Correspondent / Producer at Demirören News Agency (DHA)
December 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025Producer and Economy Correspondent covering Turkey’s economic and business news.
Intern at Bloomberg HT
June 1, 2017 - September 29, 2025Internship (Camera Operator/Production) at Turkish financial channel.
Freelance Reporter / Producer / Videojournalist at Associated Press
April 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025Produced hundreds of breaking news stories for one of the world's largest news agencies with global distribution across international networks. Covered major international events including the 2023 Kahramanmaras earthquakes, Turkish general and local elections, and nationwide protests with real-time field reporting. Created multimedia content (text, video, photography) using AP's CMS (Pronto, AWS-based video CMS) for rapid story filing and distribution. Collaborated with AP's Istanbul bureau team on story planning and execution for international coverage reaching millions of viewers daily.
Freelance Reporter / Producer / Videojournalist at Independent / Freelance
December 1, 2017 - PresentFreelance contributor for international media including BBC, The Guardian, CNBC, Der Spiegel and the AP. Produced 50+ feature video stories with a combined reach of 15+ million views across digital platforms. Developed and pitched original story concepts to international editors and producers for Turkey-focused content. Managed complete production workflow from pre-production through camera operating, post-production and delivery for global audiences.
Economy Correspondent / Producer at Demirören News Agency
December 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025Served as the Economy Correspondent covering Turkish economic policy, market developments, and business news. Produced daily economic reports and analysis for television, digital, and print distribution to national audiences.
Production Intern at Bloomberg HT
June 1, 2017 - September 29, 2025Gained hands-on experience in financial television production and professional camera operation. Supported live broadcast production for Turkey's top financial news channel and learned professional broadcasting standards in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
Freelance Reporter / Producer / Videojournalist at Associated Press (AP)
April 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025Freelancer Text Reporter, Producer & Videojournalist at AP’s Istanbul bureau. Covered and planned for top stories in Turkey including the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes, general and local elections, breaking news, and feature stories.
Freelance Reporter / Producer / Videojournalist at Freelance Production
December 1, 2017 - PresentFreelancing for various companies such as the AP, BBC, The Guardian and CNBC.
Economy Correspondent / Producer at Demirören News Agency (DHA)
December 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025Producer and Economy Correspondent at DHA, covering economic news.
Intern – Camera Operator/Production at Bloomberg HT
June 1, 2017 - September 29, 2025Internship (Camera Operator/Production) at Turkish financial channel Bloomberg HT.
Freelance Reporter / Producer / Videojournalist at Associated Press
September 1, 2019 - April 1, 2025Produced hundreds of breaking news stories for one of the world's largest news agencies with global distribution across international networks. Covered major international events, including the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes, Turkish general and local elections, and nationwide protests with real-time field reporting. Created multimedia content (text, video, photography) using AP’s CMS for rapid story filing and distribution. Collaborated with the Istanbul bureau on planning and execution for international coverage reaching millions of viewers daily.
Freelance Reporter / Producer / Videojournalist at Freelance / Independent Production
December 1, 2017 - PresentFreelance contributor for international media including BBC, The Guardian, CNBC, Der Spiegel and AP. Produced 50+ feature video stories with a combined reach of 15+ million views. Developed and pitched original Turkey-focused story concepts to international editors and producers. Managed end-to-end production workflow from pre-production to delivery.
Education
Bachelor in Film and Television Studies at Bahçeşehir University
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025Bachelor's Degree in Film and Television Studies at Bahçeşehir University
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television Studies at Bahçeşehir University
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025Bachelor's degree in Film and Television Studies at Bahçeşehir University
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025Certificate at Bahcesehir University International News Academy
January 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025Federal President Johannes Rau Fellowship – International Journalists' Programme at International Journalists' Programme (IJP) / Der Spiegel
January 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024Guest Correspondent / Videojournalist – IJP Scholarship Programme at Der Spiegel
January 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024Journalism at Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM)
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025Bachelor's degree in Film and Television Studies at Bahcesehir University
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025Certificate - International News Academy at Bahcesehir University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Journalism at Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM)
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025Scholarship Programme - IJP at Der Spiegel – IJP
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025Bachelor's Degree in Film and Television Studies at Bahçeşehir University
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026Qualifications
Johannes Rau Fellowship
January 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025International News Academy Certificate
January 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025Johannes Rau Fellowship Recipient (IJP)
January 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025International News Academy Certificate
January 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025Johannes Rau Fellowship, International Journalists' Programmes (IJP)
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025International News Academy Certificate, Bahçeşehir University
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025Johannes Rau Fellowship
January 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024International News Academy Certificate
January 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025Federal President Johannes Rau Fellowship – International Journalists' Programme
January 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024Bahcesehir University International News Academy Certificate
January 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025IJP Scholarship Programme – Der Spiegel
January 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024Johannes Rau Fellowship (IJP) - International Journalists' Programme
January 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025International News Academy Certificate (Bahcesehir University, 2019)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Federal President Johannes Rau Fellowship – International Journalists' Programme
January 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025Bahçeşehir University International News Academy Certificate
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Der Spiegel IJP Scholarship Programme
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025Johannes Rau Fellowship
January 1, 2024 - March 18, 2026International News Academy Certificate
January 1, 2019 - March 18, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Other
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